| Commentary |
| Premier Campbell has a major political problem—he has become a lightening rod for dissent over his recent announcement to bring in the Harmonized Sales Tax (H.S.T.) These respondents are people “old enough to vote”. We speculated (and recorded) our speculation as to gender from the telephone interviews—but this is only scientific if you actually ask the respondent what their gender is—. |
| Here is what I believe is the present truth about Gordon Campbell—//a very large majority of citizens—those who have a telephone—pick up their telephone—and are gracious enough to provide their valuable time—/and opinion--Don’t think it’s a “good idea” for Gordon Campbell to “run again” for Premier. There are people saying something negative about Gordon Campbell as soon as callers identify themselves-- “A few questions about British Columbia—takes a minute that’s it”—the H.S.T. made this easy. Keep that discontent rising folks—it’s good for business! |
| The negativity is not vitriolic at all—Campbell’s decision to run again is simply poorly received by the great majority –random contacts residing in British Columbia who tell us they are old enough to vote. Politically/Journalistically the question needed to be asked of Campbell’s future ambitions—particularly in the storm of the H.S.T. debacle. |
| When asked if he was going to run in 2013-if Gordon Campbell had said ‘We’ll cross that bridge when we come to it’--- writers-broadcasters like Michael Smyth of the Province/C.K.N.W. would have already kicked the door in and would be firing questions at the premier at this moment. The Premier gave the only answer he could—he is staying on—this is presumed by his stated intention to run in 2013. |
| As soon as we heard the news we went into action—we decided to call random telephone books throughout the lower mainland of the province (Greater Vancouver Region-- for our readers)—we loved this question because it followed the leader and party baseline question and could have turned some respondents strategic—did it? |
| Less than (30%) of Decided respondents are of the opinion that it IS a good idea—for Gordon Campbell to seek re-election in 2013—he has “vowed” to do this. He is therefore determined—this isn’t wishy-washy—he can’t be lying under these conditions-?? |
| There is good news and bad news for Chris Delaney—current Deputy Leader of the BC Conservative Party. The good news is his numbers in this poll are excellent—my artifact party-- may have bled off a few of Delaney and BC Conservatives support—but not necessarily because less than one half of one per cent of entire respondents in this poll who supported Chris Delaney and BC Conservatives in Q#1-- thought it was a good idea for Gordon Campbell to run in 2013. If you predicted now that Gordon Campbell would eventually be murdered in a 2013 provincial election—wouldn’t you think it was a good idea for him to run if -- you supported another party—or are you parking your arse with the BC Conservatives waiting to see the next move(s)? A slab of BC Liberals are gone forever---where are the new voters going to come from--? |
| The bad news is that Vancouver Sun orthodox and On-line columnist-Vaughn Palmer opened a horrible gash over Delaney’s right eye-by revealing that Delaney and B.C. Conservatives with him during the recent general provincial election in May-- may have been talking more positively about a similar type of tax as the hated one---if this is as reported--/ how can Delaney (an unexpected bleeder for part native-Irish hunter and fisherman) speak at the H.S.T. rally?—Michael Smyth has been rumoured to salivate like Michael Vick’s last living Rottweiler over the prospect of interviewing Chris Delaney over this//frankly so am I---Delaney may want to lead the B.C. Conservatives and he certainly has the credentials to do it—but his friend Bill Vander Zalm has no association with “any party”—which presumably includes the B.C. Conservative Party---as John Cleese might say “Oh this is rich-isn’t it?” |
| I think a lot of B.C. voters – have done the age old thing—put up with—put up with—moan every once in while—but eventually—politically murder their leaders—Canadians-- we all puke simultaneously—one good bloody puke—than the garbage is out of your system. I think Campbell is already in serious trouble and in denial about the extent of it—unless of course Canada wins more medals than any other country---and the Games are a great success and no horror stories follow---and everyone made money including those folks thinking about buying a home. |
| If you’re going to spend over $400,000 which is what it’s going take to buy a detached home in Greater Vancouver—you’d better buy it before the H.S.T. comes in spring 2010. You out of town readers interested in real estate in B.C. come and get it—sure it’s not cheap—but anyone from out of town that has spend any time in this city-and the province will tell you—Vancouver is the place to have a home. |
| If I had the money—I would go view downtown Vancouver—bigger square footage--$2,000,000. tomorrow. |
| You can buy a decent condo in the city of Vancouver for $500,000. If the real estate bump comes through the 2010 Olympics and beyond if the economy is turning around—this is the soft landing Gordon Campbell is looking for. The numbers who come to www.robbinssceresearch.com site searching out “Best places to live in Vancouver”—“BC and all cities, towns and municipalities within” from abroad//U.S.A. South America//Russia//Germany loves our site//Czech//British//Japan//and naturally China—is not something we have overlooked. Premier Campbell believes he has the greatest show on earth coming to his political backyard and he is the ringmaster. He might just be right. |
| Right now Gordon Campbell the political personality—has morphed into a caricature—and it isn’t a caricature of good impression—it’s one of unattractiveness. |
| This is the corner stone to our current assessment of the Premier from this ZEUS question #2. Campbell isn’t particularly hated. It’s small—it’s there—but nothing that would alarm anyone—quite the contrary—most respondents were great—positive—and we believe truthful. He is emphatically disliked by many—and ardently supported by a lesser group. I still believe he is somewhat respected for the good he has done in the past in greater amount than this poll might reflect—but little more--however you reap what you sow—in public opinion—usually for a week or so (that’s going to damage investment hopes)—but this particular puppy has Marmadukian legs-Campbell’s immediate enemy remains Carole James and the B.C. NDP—he needs something to remind voters why they don’t vote NDP—and why BC Conservatives (see: Marmaduke) getting stronger will only foster a return—where oh where is just such a distraction? |
| I really believe the “lying” aspect of the H.S.T. and the most recent election is going to have huge stamina as Vander Zalm, Chris “Two Gun” Delaney, one of my favourite political gals-- B.C. N.D.P. Opposition leader Carole James—who right now at this moment in time in B.C. political history is staring—done like dinner at majority government—and Google Goddess Vicki Huntington—is never a New Democrat—is “right of centre”, and refused to join the governing B.C. Liberals opting to run (and win) against B.C. Liberal Attorney General Wally Opal---while supporting the federal Conservatives---but apparently isn’t sure she should cross to conservatives---political message here---///your constituents won’t hold it against you—you earned your seat as a protest---and political circumstances have changed to merit another decision—while the iron is hot----there is too much energy and commitment of human resources—with some noteworthy zeal—that tells me – this protest is important to the province---and though – Gordon Campbell when he says that it isn’t his job to be popular –he has led---he’s right to a degree---to the extent a few British Columbians still say he is—///but a few short months ago it WAS his job to be popular and he never mentioned the H.S.T. (“Caught in a trap”) |
| If Independent MLA Vicki Huntington declares herself the sole elected BC Conservative I predict that party’s popularity will poll past 20 per cent-overnight. If she can public speak—watch out! |
| But what of artifact Glen P. Robbins and the New B.C. Liberty Party?—it could happen. Had a net (4.0%) pick me and the “New (B.C.) Liberty Party” right off the phone. UFC—my ass)—this is a street fighter telling you how it is—young ladies in boy’s suits. Now that’s just a little influence. (“Caught in a trap”). Kind of a sweet name—a “New Liberty Party” is my idea of a good time. |
| It’s as simple as love-and Tupelo Honey—sometimes you misfire on a policy calculation that required more definitive analysis in terms of gaming/strategy—and wasn’t properly examined through the demographics—the mistake can first appear to be meaningless—but when further examined through study—the opportunity for changing thesis abounds—which is goat talk for I had a choice to win or lose an election—to win I had to lie and I did that—this is how it breaks down for Premier Campbell at this time in history. |
| How does this happen when your public affairs and your millions of dollars of public relations gets their ass kicked by a simple country boy—(born of the Virgin Rita and father Douglas) in Saanich B.C. near Swan Lake—up on hill Ridgeway Street---Reynolds Sr. High—University of Victoria—Simon Fraser University—eldest brother Barry (schoolteacher; James Bay Rugby;-- "the big bad Puma" (daughters {Haley registered nurse}-Rachel Robbins—who doesn’t know Barry in Victoria?—who in Victoria doesn't know the PUMA-man?--elder sister Judy Robbins-Lloyd (teacher-Vice Principal) –Canadian Businesswoman award winner and Women of Distinction B.C.---elder sister Colleen Dalziel (one of the greatest women I have ever met in my lifetime) --four brilliant sons including Ryan Dalziel (Spencer, Jordie, Taylor)— Ryan--youngest lawyer all time, clerked at the Supreme Court of Canada//, elder sister Donna (son Christopher)—who works in medicine—nursing reputed to have 150 IQ—younger sister--Gayle who helps people with drug and alcohol addiction (beautiful/bright children--Kirbee, Emily, Nolan)—and Gordie my youngest brother who is daddy to Jacob (see Jeb Bush) and Owen--'ass-kicker' Robbins. Yea--call me names cause I boast. |
| My favourite song is Dwight Yoakum’s rendition of Elvis Presley’s “Suspicious Minds”—and recently I was in attendance at Conservative Senator Gerry St. Germaine’s ranch in South Surrey—when Prime Minister Stephen Harper knocked the crowd over and promised Canada has the best economy and would be out of the recession ahead of everyone else—if you had been there—I don’t care if you are a communist—Harper would have had your vote---even some of Afghanistan war protestors were signing on as members—Harper comes in to shake hands with the hundreds of well wishers in attendance—and guess what song is playing?—that’s right hombre-- “Suspicious Minds”—Dwight Yoakum—hair on my neck goes up—on that day in that moment PM Harper owned my vote—(poll to come). I could have a bad day tomorrow though! |
| Oh did I mention that as the Prime Minister is walking up the grass among the dozens of umbrellas—(“caught in a trap”)—and the mild sunny day---Dwight Yoakum is everywhere and there are a half dozen of the most beautiful horses you could ever imagine—even as a child—running---it was so perfect I thought for a moment I was watching High Definition. That sir is class and how you ‘out’ a true conservative (just stay out of the bedrooms of Canadians—conservative). |
| Was this seat of the pants win the (recent provincial) election at any cost—damn the torpedoes and worry about the consequences of our schemes later thinking-- by Gordon Campbell—if it is—and I believe it may be—very dangerous stuff—it would be painful to see the Premier winning back conservative points with a bitterly angry students vs. police and Olympics—tell me that isn’t part of the production---- I think it is this mucky underbelly of Pirates of the Caribbean type Campbell ‘pirate politics’ that may doom him to the political junk heap as a fool—or catapult him to unmatched political stardom. |
| Tamara was great on Regis—she’s a real pro—nice to see-. Big slice of this ZEUS poll got a good look at Tamara—most didn’t need us to provide ‘background’—big sexy numbers—Tamara. From ZEUS you rate Platinum on our PR RADAR. How ‘cum the respondents who like Tamara—also like the Australia policy package—properly managed—potential future Governor General—//? |
| The junk heap scenario arrives if more lies are found, plain and simple. |
| Stardom for Gordon Campbell occurs on two conditions and possibly many more than that: (a) the housing market rockets through the 2010 Olympics as many expect it will, and (b) Campbell shakes off a Citizen Initiative for H.S.T. Referendum (September 2009 to February 2010 1st phase Vander Zalm’s anti H.S.T. “Bye Bye H.S.T”. campaign expected upward of 5,000 British Columbians-- the likes Gordon Campbell has never seen before in his career as a political leader—if it get’s over 10,000 this is over Red Rover), and (c) the economy turns around— big time--he becomes a legend in the realm of W.A.C. Bennett—and yes one more (d) if the 20-30 recalls starting next year are all unsuccessful—how much bloody good does that do one’s legacy—and oh yes (e) if the election information about the budget and the books generally—adds up---and Oh my gosh—B.C. Rail—you said you wouldn’t sell—Sold it—emails missing-------(“Caught in a trap”) |
| (As I move up my fifties—he’s starting to make sense to me----; well—not often good sense). |
| Intellectually I side with the H.S.T.—because big business people have used words like “Input”---which I presume is unrelated to a conservation on sex—and must mean something along accounting lines—where “Inputs” are good for big business and provide them with more money so that they can pay additional people $8.00. Who in the public domain really values large business and organizations opinions? (20% tops). We need them—no doubt about it—but consumers suffer most don’t care what business thinks.
Keep your eye on anyone representing small business people and the H.S.T. (If you see a survey or poll sponsored by an organization suggesting that small business in B.C. supports the H.S.T. first look to see how small the small businesses who take part in the poll R—I’m talking under 25 employees—what do they think?). |
| Politically, ethically it’s a legitimate cause of political action for the people most with new “H.S.T”. or “liar” complaints, and others with longstanding “bitches”—are going to come together— to seek some relief from someone—or something--who they feel has conflicted his own objectives and ambitions with their rights---and if you never seen Bill Vander Zalm public speaking—well watch out—if he gets hooked up right—this guy will have you eating out of the palm of his hand. The Bill Vander Zalm* “Bye Bye H.S.T. Rally AND Citizen’s Initiative for Democratic Reconciliation and Redemption”--begins at Canada Place—September 19, 2009 ought to tingle more than a few spines—. |
| “I can’t sleep at night any more because of my own constant giggling.” |
| Our Australian policy model got off to a good start---people were really curious with this one—it was delightful. Some said “Yes” increase minimum wage—“No” to $14.00—some just straight pissed about the H.S.T. and some answer “No” because “They like to tip”. No respondents dismissed this out of hand—even those who final answered “No” to Q#3,-- |
| UFC is an easy “Yes” to come to Vancouver – but it’s arrival is apparently through the portal of bread and circus—politics—as I have seen little of the mainstream press’s coverage of the events—we always have to find out outcomes from phoning someone who went to the bar to watch—as the sports stations—or radio—newspapers seldom cover it. It’s well organized—and ought to cause no more problems than a regular Vancouver Canucks game might—but with political distractions desperately required by a severely disabled provincial party—any distraction from the negative attention of the H.S.T. is a bonus. |
| In one out of five/six Aussie respondents we had to divvy up response from a total of 10—how they were leaning—(I like this technique anyhow—as affirmation and support of a response—this is how numbers can exceed 100%) |
| I bet I could sell (44%) on this model. |
| You know what would be really great? If U.S. President Barack Obama came up to British Columbia for the 2010 Vancouver/Whistler Games—wouldn’t that be a great result? C’mon—this is a ZEUS ROBBINS Worldwide-- Mr. President—we would love to see you here for the 2010 Games-will you and First Lady Michelle—bring your family to Vancouver British Columbia—be prepared to have your mind slightly blown-. (I hate pandering folks but you know—when it’s going that way--?)—— |
| Mr. and Mrs. Robbins would love to show you around! 778-285-9757—. |
| My family of nine in total grew up loving the Kennedys. When JFK was assassinated—my beloved grade two teacher Mrs. Jacobi (who came to two of my hockey games—I always adored all of my female schoolteachers)—got a phone call to the classroom and broke down in tears. I thought—what could possibly have condemned this beautiful person—my teacher—mentor—to such emotional anguish?—I went home and watched the television---watched Cronkite—began to get it—then civil rights leader Martin Luther King--then Bobby Kennedy—unbelievable---just unbelievable. The Kennedy’s are Catholic—and they have lived a devout Catholic life-no matter the imperfections—that is what we are as men and women on this earth—imperfect people—some like Senator Ted Kennedy dedicated to making a positive difference in the lives of millions of people. |
| Isn’t former Florida, Republican Governor Jeb Bush—Catholic? |
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